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Fine print: Book fair celebrates written word
By Jesús Ibarra October 24, 2008 San Miguel de Allende

FELISMA, the city’s first book fair, opened October 17 and runs through October 26.

The celebration of reading is a joint effort of the Biblioteca Pública de San Miguel, the Biblioteca Municipal and the Fundación Cultural Un Chorro de Literatura A.C. For Cristóbal Finkesltein, San Miguel City Secretary, “An educated and informed community is a self-confident and free community.”  

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Art Santa Fe Photography Workshops A full slate of art this issue—Dos Mundos, Roots, Iconos, photographers from Santa Fe and the ultimate Halloween opening: Freaky Circus and the hallucinogenic parade.

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Community Connections Dozens of organizations in San Miguel assist children and families; promote education and schools; provide food, potable water and medical treatment; and even take care of animals and the environment. This section provides descriptions, contacts and information for donors or volunteers.